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Best language learning app in the UK, according to AI
Duolingo was the brand named most often, appearing in 51 of 60 answers (85%). This page reports on 60 answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, 15 from each.
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- 4 AI assistants
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- Best free optionDuolingoNamed in 85% of answers
- Best for structured learningBusuuNamed in 56.7% of answers
- Best for structured courseBabbelNamed in 53.3% of answers
- Best for vocabulary and pronunciationMemriseNamed in 51.7% of answers
- Best for speaking and listeningPimsleurNamed in 33.3% of answers
- Best for conversational practiceHelloTalkNamed in 31.7% of answers
The language learning apps brands AI recommends most
Share of the 60 answers that named each brand. The squares show which assistants named it.
- 1DuolingoModels named: Duolingo Max, Duolingo Plus, Duolingo SuperCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 2BusuuCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 3BabbelModels named: Babbel LiveCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 4MemriseCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 5PimsleurCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 6HelloTalkCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 7LingQModels named: BSL, BSL course, Ling - Learn VietnameseCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 8TandemCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 9AnkiModels named: AnkiWebCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 10italkiCGPAYour brand? Add your link
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What the answers said about each brand. Prices are as quoted in the answers, not checked by us.
| Brand | Share of answers | Named by | Named best for | Models named | Prices quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo | 85% | 4 of 4 | best free option, beginners and casual learners, gamified, bite-sized daily practice | Duolingo Max, Duolingo Plus, Duolingo Super | free version; optional paid subscriptions; free (with ads) |
| Busuu | 56.7% | 4 of 4 | structured learning, steady progress and grammar, feedback from a global community of native speakers | – | free access plus paid Premium options; free and paid options |
| Babbel | 53.3% | 4 of 4 | structured learning, structured course, travel, work and everyday conversation | Babbel Live | paid app (with a free trial lesson); mainly paid, with some introductory content |
| Memrise | 51.7% | 4 of 4 | best for vocabulary and pronunciation, listening and pronunciation, listening and remembering phrases | – | free and paid options; free tier available with a premium upgrade |
| Pimsleur | 33.3% | 4 of 4 | speaking and listening, listening and speaking, speaking and pronunciation | – | monthly subscription; subscription-based (with a trial option) |
| HelloTalk | 31.7% | 4 of 4 | conversational practice, best for practising with people, informal language exchange | – | Free with optional VIP upgrades |
| LingQ | 26.7% | 4 of 4 | best overall for beginners, reading-first learners, spanish grammar | BSL, BSL course, Ling - Learn Vietnamese | paid monthly class-credit tiers; Free introductory content; subscription for more |
| Tandem | 18.3% | 4 of 4 | conversational practice, practice speaking with real people, real conversations and speaking confidence | – | Free with optional VIP upgrades |
| Anki | 16.7% | 4 of 4 | custom flashcards and memory retention, long-term vocabulary, flashcards, spaced-repetition vocabulary | AnkiWeb | free; free on Android/desktop |
| italki | 15% | 3 of 4 | speaking confidently, 1-to-1 tutoring, live tutoring and practice | – | usually pay per lesson; tutor rates vary |
What people in the UK ask, answered
Each answer is our summary of what the four assistants said.
What are the best language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named in 51 of 60 answers, most often as best for beginners and casual learners. Busuu was named in 34 answers, Babbel in 32 and Memrise in 31. The assistants also named Pimsleur, HelloTalk, LingQ, Tandem, Anki and italki.
What are the best free language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named as the best free option, with answers noting a free version and optional paid subscriptions. Busuu was named for free access plus paid Premium options, and Memrise for free and paid options. Anki was named as free on desktop and Android, with the official iPhone app paid.
What are the best Spanish language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for Spanish. Busuu was named for structured learning and grammar, and LingQ for Spanish grammar. Memrise was named for vocabulary and pronunciation.
What are the best apps for learning a new language in the UK?
Duolingo was named in 51 of 60 answers, most often for beginners and casual learners. Babbel was named for structured courses and everyday conversation. Busuu was named for steady progress and grammar.
What are the best Chinese language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for Chinese. Pimsleur was named for speaking and listening, and Memrise for listening and pronunciation. HelloTalk was named for conversational practice.
What are the best apps for learning sign language in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for sign language. LingQ was listed with a BSL course and BSL model. Memrise was named for vocabulary and pronunciation.
What language learning apps do people recommend on Reddit in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for Reddit recommendations. Busuu was named for feedback from a global community of native speakers. HelloTalk was named for informal language exchange.
What are the best language learning apps for speaking in the UK?
Pimsleur was named for speaking and listening, and for speaking and pronunciation. italki was named for speaking confidently and 1-to-1 tutoring. Tandem was named for real conversations and speaking confidence.
What are the best AI language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for AI features. Duolingo Max was listed as a model. Busuu was named for structured learning and feedback from native speakers.
What are the best apps for learning another language in the UK?
Duolingo was named in 51 of 60 answers, most often for gamified, bite-sized daily practice. Babbel was named for travel, work and everyday conversation. Busuu was named for structured learning.
What are the best Vietnamese language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for Vietnamese. LingQ was listed with a Ling - Learn Vietnamese model. Memrise was named for listening and remembering phrases.
What are the best free Spanish language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named as the best free option, with answers noting a free version and optional paid subscriptions. Busuu was named for free access plus paid Premium options. Memrise was named for a free tier with a premium upgrade.
What are the best language learning apps for iPhone in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for iPhone. Anki was named as free on desktop and Android, with the official iPhone app paid. Memrise was named for vocabulary and pronunciation.
What are the best Italian language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for Italian. Babbel was named for structured learning and travel, work and everyday conversation. Pimsleur was named for listening and speaking.
What are the best Korean language learning apps in the UK?
Duolingo was named most often overall for this category, but the assistants did not single one out for Korean. Memrise was named for listening and pronunciation. HelloTalk was named for practising with people.
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How we count
We ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the questions people in the UK actually search for (15 for this category), asked from the UK, and read every answer: 60 answers here.
A brand scores when an answer recommends it. Its rank is the share of answers that named it. Shops, review sites and brands an answer warns against are not counted. Different spellings of the same brand are merged.
This is what the assistants said on 17 October 2026, not our own opinion: we do not test products. We ask again every month. Paid listings are labelled and never change the ranking. There are no affiliate links on this page.
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